Strong consumption keeps growth steady amid Iran war cost concernsIndia's economy shows steady growth driven by domestic demand. The West Asia conflict presents challenges like higher oil prices. The gover...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
ATF prices rise about 10% as oil companies roll out fixed pricingAviation fuel prices have increased by about 10 percent. State-owned fuel retailers have introduced a price stabilization scheme. Domestic ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Govt cuts subsidised LPG cylinders to Ujjwala beneficiaries to 4The government has cut the annual subsidised cooking gas cylinders for Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries to four. This move aligns support with ...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Shot of hike as painkiller: India’s economic storm calls for decisive MPC actionIndia's economy faces a perfect storm. The rupee is at historic lows, subsidies are soaring, and fiscal deficit risks are rising. Capital o...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Behind the petrol pump: Why fuel retailers losing Rs 7-8 per litre need $85 crude oil to stop bleeding cashOil companies face continued losses of Rs 7-8 per litre on petrol and diesel, with a breakeven point only at crude prices of $85-87 a barre...
27 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
These large- mid- and small-cap stocks have an upside potential of up to 31% in 1 year, according to analystsAs nothing can be ruled out on the street, be prepared for anything. Now, what is the probability that the bears will be chased away from t...
14 May, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
The power turnaround of Uttar Pradesh: Infrastructure, reform and energy securityUttar Pradesh has transformed from a state plagued by prolonged blackouts to one meeting record electricity demand with near round-the-cloc...
11 May, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: CentreIndia is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy ...
11 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Finance ministry red flags extending free food schemeThe government has budgeted ₹2.07 lakh crore for food subsidies in FY23, lower than the revised ₹2.86 lakh crore for FY22. The PMGKAY exten...
24 Jun, 2022, 05.26 AM IST
Rs 1.3 lakh crore oil bond burden limits scope for tax cutUnpaid subsidy bills of over Rs 1.3 lakh crore dating back to a decade leave Modi with little choice.
14 Sep, 2018, 08.45 PM IST
Government to ask ONGC to bear fuel subsidy to help cut petrol, diesel priceThe government does not want to cut excise duty and is looking at alternatives to reduce fuel prices. The alternative is to ask ONGC to giv...
01 Jun, 2018, 06.31 AM IST
Government to give farmers power, seeds subsidy in case rains failSetting in motion a contingency plan to tackle possible monsoon deficiency, government today announced it will supply subsidised diesel, po...
05 Jun, 2015, 09.55 PM IST
Cash transfer scheme for LPG to help save Rs 10,000 crore in subsidy: Dharmendra PradhanProjected subsidy savings are on annualised basis. Last fiscal, Rs 46,458 crore out of total subsidy burden of Rs 138,869 crore was on acco...
20 Oct, 2014, 05.47 PM IST
Government mulls diesel subsidy for irrigation if monsoon is poorWith growing expectations of a subnormal monsoon this year, Agri Minister said his dept will move a cabinet note to introduce a diesel subs...
09 Jun, 2014, 08.49 PM IST
Cash transfer scheme roll-out in 20 districts from Jan 1: Finance Minister P Chidambaraminance Minister P Chidambaram said that more and more districts and schemes would be covered under the scheme during the course of 2013.
31 Dec, 2012, 04.47 PM IST
Govt may hike fuel prices to offset cost of extra cylindersOilMin may raise prices of diesel by Re 1 a litre or that of cooking gas by Rs 100 to neutralise the impact of increasing subsidised cylind...
17 Dec, 2012, 11.06 AM IST
Diesel subsidies benefit the haves more than have-notsDiesel consumption is growing at a rapid pace that is lining the pockets of the biz community rather than the govt’s intention to help poor...
28 Aug, 2012, 11.50 AM IST